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FFAW Calls for Improved Inshore Science Following 3Ps Cod Stock Assessment

ST. JOHN’S, NL – FFAW-Unifor is calling for improved inshore scientific monitoring following today’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) stock assessment for 3Ps cod, which reported a 38 per
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FFAW-Unifor Welcomes Renewal of Atlantic Fisheries Fund

St. John’s, NL—FFAW-Unifor welcomes today’s announcement of a five-year, $300-million renewal of the Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF), ensuring continued investment in research, innovation, and development across Atlantic Canada’s fishing industry.
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MINISTER THOMPSON TAKES STANCE ON REC LOBSTER

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Minister Joanne Thompson has responded to the request for a recreational lobster fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador, and the answer is clear: no recreational lobster fishery will be considered. Licensed
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MEDIA RELEASE: France Will Not Gain Access to Canadian Snow Crab

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ST. JOHN’S, NL – Fish harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador are clear: France cannot create access to snow crab on the Grand Banks by unilateral announcement, and Canadians will not consent
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UNION LEADERSHIP MEETINGS THIS WEEK; GLYNN SWORN IN

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This week, FFAW union leadership met in Gander to discuss challenges facing members and workplaces and to set priorities for the coming weeks and months. On Monday and Tuesday, the
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RESULTS OF EXECUTIVE BOARD NOMINATION PERIOD; GLYNN ACCLAIMED AS NEW SEC-TREAS

August 10, 2026 The nomination period for the two Executive Board vacancies (by-elections) closed last Friday, August 7 at 4:00PM, and the FFAW’s Elections Committee met this morning to review
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REMINDER: DFO CONSULTATION ON INSHORE FISHERY REGULATIONS TAKES PLACE TOMORROW FOR NL REGION

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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is undertaking a comprehensive review of the Inshore Regulations. Fish harvesters are encouraged to attend the meeting either in-person or virtually, or complete the online
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2026 Mackerel Decision Falls Short for NL Harvesters

ST. JOHN’S, NL – FFAW-Unifor is calling for an urgent reconsideration of the 2026 mackerel management decision as federal oversight continues to fail commercial fish harvesters. The commercial mackerel fishery
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NOTICE OF NOMINATION AND ELECTION FOR INTERIM EXECUTIVE BOARD VACANCIES 

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Two seats on the Executive Board are currently vacant and as a result an interim nomination and election process will take place per the terms of the Constitution.  The nomination
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‼️📣FINAL CHANCE TO ENROL IN DISCOUNTED HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN – JUNE 30, 2026

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FFAW members are reminded that the Health Benefits Plan and Dental Plan are two separate offers, with separate enrolment processes, providers, deadlines, and contact information. Members interested in both health
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